How To Tell When Your Air Conditioning System Needs To Be Repaired

22 August 2019

There are times when your air conditioning system just seems to conk out overnight. You climb in bed amidst cool air that lulls you to sleep and wake up covered in sweat because your AC unit broke down in the wee hours of the morning. This is an obvious breakdown that doesn't require much thought in order to tell that the system needs to be repaired or replaced. However, what about those times when your AC unit needs to be repaired and the signs aren't as apparent? Will you be able to catch the hint before your cooling system goes all the way out? If you pay attention to your AC system and catch the following symptoms, you should be able to tell when your unit needs to be fixed in a hurry.

You Smell Foul Odors When You Run Your AC

If your cooling system is working the way that it's supposed to it should be relatively noiseless and without any unusual smells. When you turn on your air, do you smell something strange coming from the unit? If so, you should pay close attention to what you are sensing. This could be one of the first signs of disrepair and if you don't act fast the entire system could crumble.

There are many reasons why your AC system could be smelling badly. Maybe there is a liquid leak inside the unit itself and when you combine the leak with the electrical source it might let off a very unpleasant smell that is hard to miss.

Whatever the case, you should definitely call up an AC repair technician when your system starts giving off smells. The sooner you can catch an impending problem, the better.

Rising Energy Bills Have Become The Norm

As long as you run your AC system for approximately the same amount of time each day there really is no reason for your energy bill to go up. If this is happening so much that you now dread the thought of receiving your energy invoice in the mail you should look no further than your AC system. There could be parts that are old and worn out that need to be repaired so the unit will run more efficiently.

Once you know what to look for it should be relatively easy to keep your AC system from conking all the way out. When these signs appear, get an AC technician like those at I C E Heating & Cooling on the case.

About Me

Last summer the unthinkable happened. My air conditioner failed on a day when it was over a hundred degrees outside. I was devastated, frustrated, and most of all, sweaty. Fortunately, a kind repair technician came out and helped me to get the system fixed the same day. After things were working, I took the time to ask how to avoid air conditioning problems in the first place. The technician gave me some great tips, including avoiding blocking my air returns. I also learned how to replace my air filter, which made a huge difference. Check out this blog to learn about HVAC.